ISU welcomes new Civic Symphony conductor
After a season of programming that featured guests and faculty conductors, Idaho State University welcomes Nell Flanders to serve as Artistic…
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ISU to offer new social media emphasis for communication degree
In an effort to meet the growing employment demands of social media positions, Idaho State University will offer a new option to students starting…
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Local airports end mask mandates
Both the Pocatello Regional Airport and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport have lifted their mask requirement in the facility and on outgoing flights.…
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Pocatello achieves SolSmart Silver recognition for commitment to solar energy
SolSmart has recognized the City of Pocatello for taking bold steps to make it faster, easier and more affordable to go…
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair makes its return
After a two year hiatus, the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair was back in…
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2022 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2022 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Partnership provides new paraprofessional to teacher pathway
In April, the Idaho State University College of Education welcomed more than 50 paraprofessionals throughout the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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Honoring police and fire dispatch team for answering the call
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – All this week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW). The event is observed every second week in April…
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Pocatello police to hold Drug Take Back Day Saturday
The Pocatello Police Department is holding a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 2…
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April hiring fair a success for Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The hiring fair for the City of Pocatello was a success with 16 applications leading up to the fair and 61 applications…
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ISU Choirs Spring Concert set Saturday
The Idaho State University Choirs Spring Concert will be presented on Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert…
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3 named 2022 Idaho State Distinguished Faculty
Three Idaho State University faculty have been honored as 2022 Distinguished…
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Dental hygiene clinic gets makeover on ISU campus
A dedication and ribbon cutting for the completely renovated Delta Dental of Idaho Dental Hygiene Clinic at Idaho State University will take…
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Downard Funeral home investigation continues in Pocatello
Downard Funeral Home has been locked up and shut down since Sept. 3, 2021 when investigators discovered 12 rotting corpses along with the remains of…
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More than $823,000 raised in ISU’s giving campaign
Idaho State University raised $823,635 for student scholarships and support during its inaugural 32-hour Bengal Giving Day campaign.…
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Pocatello Police warn of dangerous drugs
The Pocatello Police Department recently investigated a case where a local citizen consumed marijuana products that, appears to have been laced with…
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Jessie Leigh bound to District Court to stand trial
Day two of the preliminary hearing for Jessie Leigh is underway Wednesday at the Bannock County…
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PCSD 25 announces Director of Elementary Education, Director of Curriculum
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Mr. A.J. Watson as the Director of Elementary Education and Ms. Amy Bowie…
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Jesse Leigh visibly upset during preliminary hearing
A Pocatello man is in court Tuesday facing charges for killing two…
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Bengals claim 2nd in varsity debate at National Championship Tournament
Idaho State debater Joseph Tyler argued 14 rounds of debate last weekend delivering a 12-2 win-loss record to seize silver in the final round in the…
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ISU faculty tackling Idaho’s STEM teacher shortage
Idaho State University faculty are working to combat the teacher shortage using a newly launched project called Idaho Making Progress Against…
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Bengal Giving Day set for April 12 and April 13
Bengal Giving Day is a 32-hour digital fundraising campaign, and it begins April 12 with 1,901 minutes of celebration and…
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Citizen scientists, trees needed for seasonality research in Pocatello
The Idaho State University Department of Biological Sciences needs your help researching the trees around…
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SIXES hosts Art Battle in Historic Downtown Pocatello
Some of our most talented local artists were on the clock in Pocatello.…
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Two injured in crash north of Lava Hot Springs
Both were transported to a local hospital by air ambulance.…
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Volunteers cut down trees along City Creek trail
Volunteers from the Pocatello community gathered at the Upper City Creek trailhead on Saturday to help cut down one tree at a…
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$1.4 million awarded to build public health programs across Idaho
The Institute of Rural Health at Idaho State University announced it has received a Public Health AmeriCorps grant of $1.4 million from AmeriCorps,…
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Construction advances on ICCU Bengal Alumni Center
Construction continues on Idaho State University’s $11.5 million donor-funded ICCU Bengal Alumni…
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Pocatello hosts 3D printing competition
On Friday, Idaho State University’s Eames Complex hosts IDX 2022, the annual Idaho Exhibition of Ideas…
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Coroner identifies deceased following Tuesday’s 3 vehicle collision
On April 6, 2022, Idaho State Police reports the male driver from California passed…
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You can own a piece of Holt Arena’s history
As the renovation project moves forward inside Idaho State University’s Holt Arena, a number of the venue’s old seats will be made available for…
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Lamb of God production comes to our area just in time for Easter
Some of southeast Idaho’s best musical talent has come together to present a spiritual program based on the final days of the life of…
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Pocatello man convicted by federal jury for failing to register as sex offender
A federal jury sitting in Pocatello convicted a Pocatello man on Tuesday for failure to register as a sex…
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Wear blue Friday to raise child abuse awareness
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we are seeing some familiar reminders going up around our…
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Pocatello Arctic Circle torn down
People driving down Yellowstone in Pocatello might be surprised to see a decades-old landmark is no…
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ISU professor first woman in Idaho to be inducted into Athletic Training Hall of Fame
In April 2022, Idaho State University professor Dr. Dani Moffit was inducted into the Northwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame for her…
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K9 teams pass Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training
We have a couple new K-9 teams to…
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Portneuf Medical Center rewarding staff after difficult stretch during pandemic
Portneuf Medical Center is stepping up in a big way to help reward their staff for their hard work the last two…
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Volunteers needed this weekend across east Idaho
Cleaning up nature seems to be the theme for this…
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Volunteers needed to help trim trees on City Creek Road Saturday
City Creek Road tree trimming volunteers are needed on April 9 anytime between 11 a.m. and 4…
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Burn ban issued Tuesday
The Pocatello Fire Department said due to strong winds Tuesday, no burning should be taking place outside.…
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Pocatello hiring fair scheduled for April 8 and May 14
If you’re in the market for a seasonal job or career, the City of Pocatello wants…
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Drive thru testing site moves location Monday
Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be moving the location of their drive-thru COVID-19 testing site on…
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New law will keep 44 Bannock County residents on property tax reduction program
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is aware of the recent changes made to the Property Tax Reduction Program, formerly known as the “Circuit…
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Zoo Idaho hosts Opening Day
Starting April 2, Zoo Idaho will open its gates Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
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Dispose of hazardous waste at Bannock County Landfill on Saturday
The Bannock County Landfill’s Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, April…
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City requiring erosion and sediment control compliance at construction sites by April 4
Failure to comply could result in a fine, imprisonment, or…
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Graduate Research Symposium winners announced
Idaho State University’s 8th annual Graduate Research Symposium featured 80 submissions across multiple…
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Pocatello water system flushing begins Monday
The City of Pocatello Water Department will be conducting its annual system flushing program beginning April 4,…
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2 Idaho men enter guilty pleas to drug trafficking conspiracy
A Pocatello man and a Murtaugh man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled…
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Local veterans overwhelmed at the gift of storage sheds built by area students
There were smiles and cheers all the way around as the Construction Combine came to an end and the students finished up their…
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Monster truck makes special birthday appearance
It was a big day at Holy Spirit Catholic School in…
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Newly installed kiosks damaged at Lead Draw
Shooters damaged the newly installed kiosk at the Lead Draw trailhead days after installation.…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 2
Zoo Idaho will open its gates Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning April…
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Pocatello Animal Services seeks homes for kitten foster program
Kitten season is upon us, and Pocatello Animal Services is looking for…
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Construction Combine kicks of Wednesday
The 2022 Construction Combine kicked off…
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ISU program pairs students and community members for free tax assistance
Idaho State University College of Business student Nicholas Mingo has gained academic knowledge of tax issues in the classroom, but it wasn’t until…
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Coroner identifies man who died in mobile home fire
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, has confirmed the identity of the…
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My World Discovery Museum hosts Stand with Ukraine fundraiser
The My World Discovery Museum brings a sense of wonder and excitement to our local youth and on Tuesday, they wanted to so something more.…
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Lead grant fund used to help students build sheds for local disabled veterans
The City of Pocatello’s Neighborhood and Community Services Division is one of the sponsors for this year’s Construction Combine which Idaho State…
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Bannock County to host Critical Incident Stress Management training for area first responders
Local first responders are forming a support team to help each other recover from traumatic…
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Pocatello Street Operations Department switches to summer work hours April 4
The City of Pocatello Street Department will be making the switch to its summer work hours on Monday, April 4.…
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Police investigate 2 separate reports of shots fired in Pocatello
UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Pocatello Police respond to two separate reports of shots fired over the…
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Pebble Creek closes out season with Pond Skim event
It was a day of spills and chills at the Pebble Creek Ski Area.…
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Annual spring clean up planned at Restlawn and Mountain View cemeteries
Trash, flower placements, and decorations to be removed and discarded through-out…
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Holt Arena hosts Spring Fair
On Thursday, the Pocatello Spring Fair, southeast Idaho’s premier home and garden showcase kicked off at Idaho State University’s Holt…
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Pocatello announces new Public Information Officer
The City of Pocatello announced Marlise Irby as its new Public Information…
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New Pocatello Fire chief announced
The Pocatello Fire Department officially has a new…
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SIPH to offer free tobacco cessation program
A free four week Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program will be offered to community members in April. …
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Bannock County officials award contracts for jail medical bay renovation
Bannock County officials recently awarded contracts for the renovation of the Detention Center’s medical bay to several East Idaho…
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Gov. Little discusses ongoing matters in state
Governor Brad Little believes Idaho is on the right…
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Fire destroys Chubbuck home
The mobile home located just behind Smiths on Circle Inn Drive caught fire about 9:30…
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Fire destroys Pocatello home
A house fire severely damaged a Pocatello home Saturday afternoon.…
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Cleaning Week coming to Idaho
On Saturday, Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation at the Museum of Clean in Pocatello that will officially declare March 27th through April…
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ISU to launch to sales-focused radio show
The Idaho State University College of Business will launch its third radio show with KISU FM 91 on March 30 at 7…
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Chrome in the Dome this weekend
Ladies and gentlemen start your engines. Chrome in the Dome is back in…
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D25 announces 2022 Summer Food Service Program
Now in its 22 year of operation, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is gearing up for the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. …
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Pocatello teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Awards
In a surprise assembly Friday, Dane Beorchia, a career and technical education teacher (CTE) at Highland High School, received a $25,000 Milken…
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2nd annual STEM-UP! event
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, in partnership with Idaho State University’s College of Technology and the School District 25 Education…
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Idaho State spring enrollment increases
For the second semester in a row, Idaho State University is celebrating a student enrollment increase.…
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ITD improves several truck routes in southeast Idaho to improve commerce and mobility
The Idaho Transportation Department recently removed restrictions on several popular trucking routes in southeast Idaho.…
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Rupp debate third at nationals
Idaho State debaters Alyson Tyler and Joseph Tyler argued their way to the semifinal round of Public Forum Debate at the Pi Kappa Delta National…
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Subsidy being discussed to keep commercial flights in Pocatello
The Pocatello City Council is expected to consider spending $800,000 on a subsidy to SkyWest.…
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Captain Bybee retires from Bannock County Sheriff’s Office after 32 years
Another long-time deputy is announcing his retirement after serving 32 years with the Bannock County Sheriff’s…
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ISU professor develops way to detect, remove precious metals from wastewater
An Idaho State University Chemist and a pair of students have found a new way to chemically remove metal from…
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Pocatello water crews begin summer hours Monday
Starting Monday, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department and collection system crews with the Water Pollution Control Department will…
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Water line installation on Opal Ave. from Broadway St. to Samuel St. begins Monday
On Monday, City of Pocatello Water Department crews will begin replacing the water main line on Opal…
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Historic Downtown hosts 11th annual Gate City Brewfest
Good times and good brews flowed through the streets of Pocatello on Saturday.…
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City Creek trails reopen, free wood available
Beginning Friday afternoon, City Creek reopens to unrestricted non-motorized use, and as a bonus, free wood is available for community…
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ISU student selected for prestigious John Hopkins Pharmacy Internship Program
Idaho State University second-year pharmacy student Kristen Morse has been selected for one of approximately 20 spots for the John Hopkins Pharmacy…
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Relight the Night shines bright again in Historic Downtown Pocatello
Another neon sign can now be seen lit up in Historic Downtown…
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Hiker charged by moose on Gibson Jack Trail
On Wednesday morning, a hiker was charged by a moose on Gibson Jack trail south of Pocatello in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. …
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New warming shelter open
The City of Pocatello finally has an overnight warming shelter for people without a home trying to survive in the…
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Lori Otter named 62nd Idaho Business Leader of the Year
Lori Otter, CEO of Idaho Women in Leadership, is the 62nd Idaho Business Leader of the Year.…
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Armed robbery suspect arrested
During the afternoon on Monday, Raymundo Enriquez was taken into custody in Weber County, Utah for an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to the…
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Idaho State University Health Fair returns March 10
The 2022 Idaho State University Health Fair will once again be offering numerous free and reduced-cost health care services, health information…
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ISU ranks as one of best military-friendly universities
GI Jobs Magazine announced that Idaho State ranked fourth in the nation for the most military-friendly school in its institutional…
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Bengal debaters wins gold at weekend tournament
Idaho State University’s Debate Squad earned gold last weekend at a Climb the Mountain online debate tournament. …
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Deadline extended for Pocatello’s Citizen Police Academy
The deadline for the Pocatello Police Department’s Citizen Police Academy has been extended to Friday, March 25 at 5…
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Ukraine native raising money to bring mother to United States
The Art Walk in Pocatello is usually a cheerful community event but on this past Friday,  it took on a sense of urgency in one of the…
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